Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

9:01:26 A.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

9:01:28 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Heck to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

9:01:44 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:10:28 A.M.

H.R. 2842

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 396. H.R. 2842 — "To provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients."

9:10:33 A.M.

H.R. 2842

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2842 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-22. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. Also, the resolution makes in order at any time on the legislative day of June 22, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motion that the House suspend the rules relating to the bill H.R. 2353.

9:11:01 A.M.

H.R. 2842

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 396 and Rule XVIII.

9:11:02 A.M.

H.R. 2842

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.

9:11:13 A.M.

H.R. 2842

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2842.

9:40:40 A.M.

H.R. 2842

An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-187 to encourage better coordination with state workforce development efforts and adds to the reporting requirements in Section 5 to describe efforts by the State to ensure nondisplacement and establish grievance procedures.

9:40:58 A.M.

H.R. 2842

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.

9:44:04 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:44:13 A.M.

H.R. 2842

An amendment, offered by Mr. Bost, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-187 to ensure that states include in their applications how they will use the funds to help individuals who have been displaced or relocated from a public housing authority to an alternative public housing facility or placed on rental assistance.

9:44:31 A.M.

H.R. 2842

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 2.

9:47:55 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On agreeing to the Bost amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:48:05 A.M.

H.R. 2842

An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-187 to require states to coordinate the subsidized employment program authorized in the bill with other federal workforce development programs, including the Federal Work Study Program.

9:48:23 A.M.

H.R. 2842

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bonamici amendment No. 3.

9:53:59 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:54:14 A.M.

H.R. 2842

An amendment, offered by Mr. Krishnamoorthi, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-187 to require states to report on the number of individuals who are in a career that matches their training.

9:54:31 A.M.

H.R. 2842

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 4.

9:57:05 A.M.

H.R. 2842

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (NE) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

9:57:44 A.M.

H.R. 2842

An amendment, offered by Mr. Davidson, numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-187 to direct states to include in their end of the fiscal year report the number of recipients who received additional federal or state means-tested benefits during their subsidized employment.

9:58:05 A.M.

H.R. 2842

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 5.

10:04:14 A.M.

H.R. 2842

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (IL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

10:04:37 A.M.

H.R. 2842

An amendment, offered by Mr. Khanna, numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-187 to direct HHS to measure the effect of training and credentialing in its evaluation to the public and recommendations to Congress.

10:04:55 A.M.

H.R. 2842

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 6.

10:08:19 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On agreeing to the Khanna amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

10:08:28 A.M.

H.R. 2842

An amendment, offered by Mr. Kilmer, numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-187 to require the Secretary to address employment-related challenges in rural areas and among members of federally recognized Indian tribes in the recommendations provided to Congress.

10:08:47 A.M.

H.R. 2842

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kilmer amendment No. 7.

10:12:19 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On agreeing to the Kilmer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

10:43:09 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On agreeing to the Krishnamoorthi amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 380 - 32 (Roll no. 320).

10:43:22 A.M.

H.R. 2842

Mr. Smith (NE) moved that the committee rise.

10:43:36 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

10:43:45 A.M.

H.R. 2842

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2842 as unfinished business.

10:43:52 A.M.

HOUSE DECORUM - The Speaker assumed the Chair and addressed the Members on matters of decorum in the House. At the conclusion of his remarks, the Speaker announced that the Committee of the Whole resume with voting on H.R. 2842.

10:47:07 A.M.

H.R. 2842

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2842 — "To provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients."

10:48:02 A.M.

H.R. 2842

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

10:54:15 A.M.

H.R. 2842

On agreeing to the Davidson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 - 147 (Roll no. 321).

10:54:34 A.M.

H.R. 2842

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2842.

10:55:10 A.M.

H.R. 2842

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

10:55:19 A.M.

H.R. 2842

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Mr. Curbelo (FL) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, June 23, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, June 26, 2017, when it shall convene at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.

11:03:16 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

11:23:48 A.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

12:51:27 P.M.

The House received a communication from Representative Chaffetz wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2017.

12:51:50 P.M.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

12:51:57 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

12:51:58 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 26, 2017.

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

10:55:10 A.M.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

10:54:34 A.M.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2842.

10:54:15 A.M.

On agreeing to the Davidson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 - 147 (Roll no. 321).

10:48:02 A.M.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

10:47:07 A.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2842 — "To provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients."

10:43:45 A.M.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2842 as unfinished business.

10:43:36 A.M.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

10:43:22 A.M.

Mr. Smith (NE) moved that the committee rise.

10:43:09 A.M.

On agreeing to the Krishnamoorthi amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 380 - 32 (Roll no. 320).

10:12:19 A.M.

On agreeing to the Kilmer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

10:08:47 A.M.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kilmer amendment No. 7.

10:08:28 A.M.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Kilmer, numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-187 to require the Secretary to address employment-related challenges in rural areas and among members of federally recognized Indian tribes in the recommendations provided to Congress.

10:08:19 A.M.

On agreeing to the Khanna amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

10:04:55 A.M.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 6.

10:04:37 A.M.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Khanna, numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-187 to direct HHS to measure the effect of training and credentialing in its evaluation to the public and recommendations to Congress.

10:04:14 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (IL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

9:58:05 A.M.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 5.

9:57:44 A.M.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Davidson, numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-187 to direct states to include in their end of the fiscal year report the number of recipients who received additional federal or state means-tested benefits during their subsidized employment.

9:57:05 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (NE) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

9:54:31 A.M.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 4.

9:54:14 A.M.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Krishnamoorthi, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-187 to require states to report on the number of individuals who are in a career that matches their training.

9:53:59 A.M.

On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:48:23 A.M.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bonamici amendment No. 3.

9:48:05 A.M.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-187 to require states to coordinate the subsidized employment program authorized in the bill with other federal workforce development programs, including the Federal Work Study Program.

9:47:55 A.M.

On agreeing to the Bost amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:44:31 A.M.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 2.

9:44:13 A.M.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Bost, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-187 to ensure that states include in their applications how they will use the funds to help individuals who have been displaced or relocated from a public housing authority to an alternative public housing facility or placed on rental assistance.

9:44:04 A.M.

On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:40:58 A.M.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.

9:40:40 A.M.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-187 to encourage better coordination with state workforce development efforts and adds to the reporting requirements in Section 5 to describe efforts by the State to ensure nondisplacement and establish grievance procedures.

9:11:13 A.M.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2842.

9:11:02 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.

9:11:01 A.M.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 396 and Rule XVIII.

9:10:33 A.M.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2842 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-22. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. Also, the resolution makes in order at any time on the legislative day of June 22, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motion that the House suspend the rules relating to the bill H.R. 2353.

9:10:28 A.M.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 396. H.R. 2842 — "To provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients."